After a turbulent and variegated first half, the Premier League table is slowly taking a more familiar shape. It is now easier to predict the teams that will be in the relegation battle and those that will be battling for Champions League football. Punters that bet on the English Premier League can now quickly know how difficult a match will be and bet accordingly. Mathematically, Manchester City are champions-elect as they led their closest rivals by 11 points with ten games remaining.
However, the battle for the remaining three slots will keep the league interesting until the final day of the season. The recent wins by Chelsea and West Ham have made the race for the top four spicier. Even though Manchester United and Leicester City look good at the second and third spots, there are high chances that they could get caught.
The fourth spot is even more challenging as up to five teams are competing for this spot. Only seven points separate the fourth team and the eighth team. An experienced Premier League punter on Betway will tell you there are exciting times ahead.
Assuming Leicester City and Manchester United grab the third and second position, who will take the final Champions League spot among the remaining teams? Here is a comprehensive analysis of the team’s chances:
Chelsea
Chelsea are currently fourth with 50 points from 28 games. They are also still taking part in the Champions League and FA Cup. They have a tough run of fixtures remaining, including Man City Away, Arsenal at home, and Leicester City at home. These look like the toughest games on paper that Tuchel and his men have to overcome. They might also struggle against teams that sit deep as they have not been scoring freely lately.
West Ham
West Ham’s transfer business looks to be paying off as their new acquisitions have really transformed the team. The Hammers are currently fifth, having played 27 games and amassed 48 points. Their fixtures are not very favorable as they have to face Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Leicester, who are all in contention for the top four. The only bright side is that they don’t have cup games to distract them. Punters on Betway will have a rough time betting in their matches.
Everton
Everton are currently sixth after 27 games. They have 46 points and are still in the FA Cup. They have a tough run of fixtures ahead that requires their squad to be at its best. It will be a real test for Ancelotti’s men. However, they have to best Man City, Tottenham, and Arsenal in their quest for a Champions League spot.
Tottenham
Mourinho’s men have won their last three games, and they look like a formidable force again. The resurgence of Gareth Bale couldn’t have come at a better time. However, it is a balancing act for The Special One, who is going after silverware this season. He might decide to pursue the Europa League and shelve top-four ambitions as pursuing both could be a tall order. They are currently seventh with 45 points. They also have engagements in the League Cup.
Liverpool
Liverpool are currently on freefall. They have tasted defeat six times this season at Anfield. With their current form, there is little chance of them catching up. The only silver lining is that they are still in the Champions League. They could look to save face in Europe.
Final Thoughts
The top four race will go down to the wire. All the teams have tough fixtures that could stand in the way of their mission. Punters on Betway will have to be very accurate in their predictions or look to benefit from live betting options. Who do you think will finish in the top 4 of this season’s EPL?